New Brunswick Slip and Fall Lawyer

Whether you are planning to visit Rutgers Gardens, enjoy a meal at Nacho Bae, or attend a house party in the Highland Park neighborhood, you trust the owner or manager of the property to ensure no hazardous property conditions might cause you to become injured. Unfortunately, some property owners and managers fail to promptly mitigate issues such as liquid or debris on the floor, cluttered walkways, broken handrails on stairs, and other hazards that can cause a person to slip and fall. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident due to a negligent property owner or manager, a New Brunswick slip and fall lawyer could help you understand the personal injury claims process and your eligibility to seek compensation.

What Is the Process for Seeking Compensation After a Slip and Fall Accident?

Slip and fall accidents are among the most common types of premises liability claims. Premises liability refers to the responsibility that property owners and managers have to protect their guests from injury. This responsibility extends to owners of commercial businesses, residential property owners, and the managers of public properties. When a person is injured in a slip and fall accident due to a property hazard, they can seek compensation by filing a personal injury claim against the property insurance policy held by the owner or manager.

When the property owner or manager’s insurer receives the claim, they will assign an adjuster to review it and determine how much money to offer the claimant based on the liability of their insured. If they do not agree to fairly settle the claim, it can be filed as a personal injury lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident. The claim can still be settled with the insurance provider after a lawsuit has been filed and even after a trial into the matter has begun, as long as a judge or jury has not rendered a verdict.

A New Brunswick slip and fall lawyer could provide several services to handle a claim on behalf of their client, including assisting in gathering the documents and information needed for the adjuster to evaluate the claim, negotiating a settlement with the insurer, filing a lawsuit, and preparing the case for trial, and presenting the case to a jury. The legal team at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq works on a contingent fee basis, meaning clients do not have to pay for our services upfront. Instead, payment comes when there is a positive resolution to the case.

The Type of Compensation You May Be Eligible For

Slip and fall claimants can seek both economic and non-economic damages after a slip and fall accident. This means they can seek compensation for monetary expenses, such as medical bills and wage loss. They can also seek compensation for the psychological impacts they suffered due to the accident, such as pain and suffering and loss of the enjoyment of life. An attorney in News Brunswick could determine and calculate appropriate compensation for a slip and fall lawsuit.

Contact a New Brunswick Slip and Fall Attorney from Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq

For more than three decades, our legal team has been helping the injured people receive the compensation they need. Let us help you understand your legal options following a tripping accident. Contact a New Brunswick slip and fall lawyer for a free case evaluation today.